Programmed cell death

Cell death that occurs as the result of an active intracellular process of self-destruction. Examples include apoptosis, autophagy, senescence, and, in some cases, even necrosis (which is then referred to as necroptosis). (Adapted from ICRP Publication 118, 2012)

ICRP Glossary entry - June 2019

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Cell death that occurs as the result of an active process carried out by molecules in the cell. Examples include apoptosis, autophagy, senescence, and, in some cases, even necrosis. (From ICRP Publication 118, 2012)

Cell death that occurs as the result of an active process carried out by molecules in the cell. Examples include apoptosis, autophagy, terminal differentiation, senescence, and even necrosis.(From ICRP Publication 131, 2015)

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